MUSI10180 Contextual Studies 1
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 50%
- About 4.5 class hours a week
Is MUSI10180 hard?
MUSI10180: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Jazz basics for improvisers: harmony, melody and rhythm, practised by singing, playing, transcribing and keyboard work.
After it you can
- Use the building blocks of tonal harmony
- Transcribe and perform jazz examples
- Play polyrhythms and rhythmic patterns
What you need first
None
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 20%, Final exam 50%, Tests 30%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is MUSI10180 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking MUSI10180?
- No prerequisites.
- Does MUSI10180 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Final exam 50%, Tests 30%.
- How many class hours a week does MUSI10180 have?
- 4.5 h a week in class
- Can I take MUSI10180 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after MUSI10180?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example MUSI10193.
- Can I rate MUSI10180?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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